Home Support Worker

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Employer's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly
• Females
• Over 12 years
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Confidential security clearance
• Basic security clearance
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty